Utility Management Services Team Leader

Garver Engineering; Overland Park (KS); On-site; USD 130,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Garver seeks a Utility Management Services Team Leader to drive growth across municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, water supply, and reuse utilities. You will guide asset management, financial planning, program management, and IT governance while ensuring execution excellence.

The role emphasizes leadership, strategic planning, and profitability, with collaboration across Garver's national footprint and client-facing BD initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 15–20 years of progressive utility management experience across planning, asset management, financing, and program management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business and financial plan for Garver's Utility Management Services practice.
• Lead business development, including client engagement beyond the Water footprint.
• Collaborate with regional teams on BD within Garver's footprint.
• Partner with marketing to lead pursuit and capture of top projects.
• Oversee hiring and growth of the Utility Management Services team.
• Provide leadership for project delivery with risk management and profitability focus.
• Increase visibility through committees and national conference presentations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Budgeting

Risk management

Client coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Tools

ArcGIS

CMMS

Hydraulic modeling

Job description

Overview

Garver is seeking a Utility Management Services Team Leader to drive the growth of our services supporting municipal water, wastewater, stormwater, water supply, and reuse utilities. This leader will guide asset management, strategic planning, financial planning, program management, capital planning and scheduling, organizational effectiveness, IT governance, data visualization, and operational excellence. The Utility Management Services Practice Area Team is a national resource focused on thought leadership and efficient project execution in support of internal and external clients. Location: Position may be based out of any Garver office location.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a business and financial plan for Garver's Utility Management Services practice.
• Lead business development efforts, including direct engagement with clients outside Garver's existing Water Business Line footprint.
• Collaborate closely with Garver's regional Water Business Line teams on business development activities within our established footprint.
• Partner with Garver's marketing and business development team to lead pursuit and capture efforts for top-line revenue-generating projects.
• Oversee the hiring and growth of a Utility Management Services team to support execution of the business plan.
• Provide leadership for project delivery with a strong focus on risk management and profitability.
• Build Garver's visibility and reputation in the industry through participation in professional committees and by presenting at state and national conferences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in relevant field (Master's degree preferred).
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) preferred.
• 15-20 years of progressive technical experience in planning and delivering utility management services, such as infrastructure condition assessments, asset management, financial studies and funding, business operations optimization, capital planning, and program management.
• Demonstrated ability to grow, manage, and mentor a Utility Management Services team.
• Solid project management background, including scope development, budgeting, scheduling, client coordination, and risk management.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and business teams.
• Familiarity with tools such as ArcGIS, CMMS, and hydraulic modeling software.
• Experience working with municipal or investor-owned utilities, public works departments, or engineering consulting firms.
• Highly organized, self-motivated, and able to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Outlook.

Grow With Us

Garver offers programs such as company-paid professional memberships, support for industry licenses and continuing education opportunities that foster a progressive atmosphere. Garver provides tools, resources, and environment to develop leaders, stimulate ideas, and accomplish projects. Competitive salary packages, attractive benefits, and a comprehensive wellness program support work-life balance.

About Garver

Founded in 1919, Garver is an employee-owned engineering, planning, and environmental services firm focused on aviation, transportation, buildings, federal, water and wastewater services; surveying; advisory services; and construction engineering and inspection. Garver is among Engineering News-Record's Top 500 Design Firms, with more than 1,300 employees. Garver is a people-first culture that drives innovative, client-first service.

Garver is committed to equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law.